Oh boy, you sure have your work cut out for you. But, knowing you and your Mr., it will turn out beautifully. Love the sweet photos of those cute little trailers. I can't wait to see the makeover! Have Fun!

Oh My Goodness... What a fun post. My favorite outside is the first one with the polka dots. I have always been a sucker for polka dots. I loved the retro look for the inside but then I got to your Mr.'s comment,"Don't make it pretty." Yep... perfect blend of pretty and industrial is what you found. Can't wait to see the end result. Oh, and one more thing. I laughed outloud when you said something about buying work. I had just told my friend that was visiting this week that I do that very same thing. I tell myself I will not and that seems to fuel the addiction! I think I have told you before but if not let me tell you now. I love your blog.

You will work your magic on it and it will be amazing...I can't wait to see it! We have a 1962 Oasis that I am slowly making "pretty" even though my husband would rather it not be! By the way-I never knew you and your husband were good friends with my aunt and uncle-Becky (Fosberg) & Leroy Forsman. My mom and I mentioned your barn sale and she made me promise that I would take her with me next year since she has never been. She says hi! What a small world it is!

Neat! You are doing the exact same thing I am doing. I noticed you were pinning a lot of vintage camper lately! We bought a vintage camper late last fall and we are just starting to work on it. I have been pinning like mad to get ideas on how to decorate it. Today I have been wet sanding the outside while the hubby has been working on the roof. I was planning to do a post today or tomorrow of the work in progress...stop by late tomorrow and maybe I'll have it up by then! Have fun!

I'm SO excited that you have joined the world of vintage trailers, my friend. Can't wait to see more. We have a lot of work to do on my little trailer but life keeps coming too fast! Have fun.~Adrienne~

I am SOOO jealous! First that you got one, second that your hubby is the fixing kind! Good luck with your decorating compromises! Just count your blessings that you get to live out so many of your dreams! I'm just still wishin... =)

This is so cute and what a GREAT price. I 'know' you two are going to do a wonderful job with this. I look forward to seeing how it all turns out.

Have fun, keep it loving and joyful and all will come together. Industrial and pretty go well together. Men are from Mars and women from Venus. God created us to blend together making a complete whole.

eeeeek...that is so COOL and I guess He did want a project! Maybe it's nice to start from the beginning. Looking foward to the finished "project"! My Grandparents had a trailer and we would travel with them in the summer during school break. Many great memories, no photos tho :(Deb

Bust out the smelling salts! Never in all my days have I coveted such a mess as the inside of this trailer! If I don't faint, I'll probably hyperventilate. So keep paper bags on hand too. And what the heck! What will I ever do about achieving my goal of owning one of these if they're all in Utah?! Crushing blow! I must hear about every detail of the fix up and decorating. I'm all in and will be hanging on every word and image.

I've joined your blog so I can catch the update. I enJOYed my 25 1/2 ft trailer. Reupholstering, painting and putting up black out curtains was fun. I also spray painted the outside to match my van. Lot's of work by myself that summer, but I was proud when I finished and I know you will be too. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!

I'm so glad I found your blog! I will pin this post full of wonderful ideas. I have a '63 Mobile Scout--good shape on the inside but need to be prettied-up. A guy restored it and it's just way too dark. Unfortunately the outside got terribly hail damaged before I bought it. Can't imagine what the cost will be for new skin. I need a paint job idea that just embraces the hail dings,lol.Bambi

"We buy work" ... too funny! Can't wait to see how you turn this around, in 2 weeks none the less!! I've always be intrigued by how versatile these small campers can be, from actually being used to camp, to being a "moveable feast" food cart for street sales of food, to a child's play house, or a backyard room. Following so I can watch your process.

congratulations, fellow glamper! she's a work in progress but will be a beauty when completed. looks like a "to the skin" restoration but you ( & your mister ) could do a patch job in the meantime. otherwise it'd be full time resto until your camp out! glad to see my friend erika's beautiful canned ham picture at the end. have you seen the interior of her trailer? wow!

Oh my gosh, I can't wait to see how you redo her. I have been longing for a little canned ham for ages, guess I have to dream a bit longer. I just know yours will be absolutely lovely no matter what style you choose (but I am hoping for the shabby look).

How exciting for you!!! It's gonna be great. I've seen them at the Vintage Marketplace they held nearby in Rainbow, CA. A couple of the lady vendors have the cutest trailer and they are very proud of them. I LOVE red and white the vintage linens!!! Can wait to see your progress...

How exciting! I have wanted to fix up a vintage trailer for a long time, but just don't have the courage yet. I can't wait to see the progress. I'm visiting you from Ivy and Elephant party and your newest follower.Good Luck,

OMGosh Rene...this is so exciting!!From one camper (or glamper) to another ~ I think it would look so pretty if you made her over similarly to your pantry with a little more industrial thrown in to make the mister happy! Oh I just can't wait to see the reveal!

Talk about a fixer upper! LOL But this is SO right up your alley. I've seen alot of darling vintage trailers online and love how they are decorated. So many choices!! If it were just me, I'd be torn between the shabby chic and retro style. We have been blessed with a new, modern fifth wheel and I had to promise hubby that I wouldn't make it pretty...so I'm leaning toward the woodsy cabin style. Just accents, pillows and curtains. Easy stuff :)Looking forward to seeing the work in progress.

Fun fun FUN! I've always wanted one to deck out. I LOVE the chic blue one towards the end (decor wise) but I would probably end up doing retro. The cherry reds and aquas with crisp white and chrome just seems to "fit in" with the look. Honestly I love them all!

Buying work!?! On this one, as they say, you bought the farm! I love, love, love, the Magnolia Pearl style and the Romantic look.How can your loving husband think you could do anything but pretty? Look at the beautiful home the two of you created from a "mess". You will will put the same loving stamp on this!

I LOVE IT!!!It is so hard not to make things pretty. I have some of those same pins. I resisted the urge to prettify ours. I can't wait to see what you do with it in two weeks.;)Katie Let's Add Sprinkles

I'll be following along to see how it turns out. We bought our own 2-wheel project last year and I've been slowly renovating it. When you get past the faux wood and ugly interior and start thinking about all the possiblities, it really becomes alot of fun!

Oh my! We bought one of these last year, before The Honey had his heart attack. It has been on the back burner. I'd love to get it finished and go camping! Ours was in a sad shape for sure. We've done some work...but the inside is a clean palate. I can do pretty much what ever I want...within reason. I do have The Honey to consider. I love your choices and inspiration photos you've shown. I've seen the Magnolia Pearl type... I am really digging the Romantic with the paper and bead board and the chandy. Hmmm... wonder what The Honey would say about those things. He might like the industrial vintage look though. One thing for sure...these things are open to ...character, personality, and uniqueness. The sky is the limit! Do you have a name picked for your camper? You know you must give it a name!

Oh Dear! It looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you, but then you always seem to be up to the challenge. I'm sure she'll be beautiful when you've finished. My hubby and I have looked for years but I've finally decided to throw in the towel. Having a narrow 8' driveway between the cottage and the neighbors fence meant ours would have to be stored in the front yard. Oh well, I'll just follow along with your dream and live vicariously with your adventures "-). HAPPY RESTORATION!!!xoxo Cori

GASP! I LOVED every single photo! What an amazing undertaking. Seeing all those examples I suddenly want a vintage trailer. Okay. I've always wanted a vintage trailer but now I want YOURS (or one of the examples would do too)

oh man, now i'm really jealous! this is a true find. i would leave it in its original outside colors but the inside has to be "signature gracie". i can imagine all the brainstorming going on with this one.

I love those vintage trailers, it's always been my dream to own one. After my husband's 50th birthday perhaps we will buy one! :) I LOVE your inspiration images, but not making it pretty could be a pretty big challenge for you, but you can do any style, I'm sure. Have lots of fun with it, dear lady.Hugs, Cindy

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